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Chiang Mai essential walking tour with a local

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Phoompat
Registered on August 01, 2022

Hi! My name is Phoompat born in Chiang mai.I am local official Chiang mai tour guide for more than 17 years. I'm very passionate about Chiang mai history because it has variety of historic,ethnic groups,cultures,beliving and architecture.I need to show and telling visiter about Chiang mai’s charming which hidden all around the city. Discover your new experiences with me at GuruWalk!

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to this Chiang Mai City tour! Chiang Mai essential tour: a journey from present to the passed through the history.

Founded in 1296, this beautiful city is located in northern Thailand. Chiang Mai has been the cradle of various cultures that have left, and as a result, a large number of temples and corners of great interest that we will discover during the tour.
Itinerary:
 

  •  Wat Chiang​ man.The first​ temple​ was built​ed by the founder of​ Chiang mai, King Mangrai in 1296 AD. 
  • Shan temple, Different​ style​ temple particular​ly the Pagoda and Local state school. 
  • Chaeng Sri phum. (Sri phum conner) An old historical site that has been overlooked. Chaeng Sri Phum has historical importance because Phraya Mangrai started the construction of Chiang Mai from this place. 
  • Wat Chai Sri Phum.Builted during the reign of King Tilokaraj 1442-1457. Enshrined Kaenchan Buddha image. 
  •  Life style and houses of authentic Chiag mai people. 
  •  Large local market​ and China Town,former time was heart fo Chiang mai learning culture​ through​ food​s and variety​ of​ people. 
  •  Ping River, the river of life that nourished agriculture and that used to bring people from far away to Chiang Mai. 


During our tour, I'll be happy to share with you the point of view of a local, so you can get an idea about what being a Thai means. I'll share it with your anecdotes and will be happy to answer all your doubts.
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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    171 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Tambon Si Phum...
    171 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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    I will​ be in front of the Assembly hall or vihara in the temple​ with​ a Guide​ License​ hang​ing on the neck

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Wat Chiang Man

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.36
Fun
3.55
Expression
3.82
Quality
4.36
Route
3.91
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Sofia 17 Feb 2024
Zaragoza

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Travelled alone - Feb 2024
Demasiados datos históricos que nadie recuerda a los 5 minutos. Recorrido pobre. Los mejores templos no los visita. No es ameno, es aburrido
CORAL 04 Feb 2024

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2024
Muy recomendable, nos explicó mucho sobre la historia del país y su cultura, y nos llevó a los mejores lugares, además de ser muy amable
David 25 Dec 2023

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Travelled in couple - Dec 2023
Phoompat was great. Very informative, would answer all questions and add more detail. Shared his story and where he’s from. Kind, funny and Chang Mai is lucky to have him. If I ever come back, I’ll try to reconnect with my good friend Phoompat
Boon 02 Nov 2022

Informative walk.
Julie 17 Sep 2022
Torrance

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2022
Phoompat had great communication before the tour and we found him easily. He spoke clearly and was professional. You can tell his is very proud of his homeland here in Chiang Mai. The tour is not centered around the old city and just visiting Wats. If you love history this a great tour for you as Phoompat is very knowledgeable and explains the history and time line of events for Chiang Mai and Thailand well. This tour spends most of the time outside of the old city and we visited local neighborhoods, markets, Wats and pagodias we would not have otherwise seen. Great tour for our first day in Chiang Mai.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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